The Lord’s Prayer with Emphasis Placed on “Give us this day our daily bread.” This fifth reflection on the Lord’s Prayer turns our eyes toward the Father and how he provides for our every material and spiritual need. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. – Your name, Father, is great and to be… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer: Reflection V
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Matthew 6:19-34 – The Father’s Provision, Part 2
Last week we looked at how we can, when praying “Give us this day our daily bread,” ignore the fact that we hold onto treasures that are not the true treasures of the Father and his righteousness. This week I’d like to address one of many possible reasons Jesus may have placed “Give us this… Continue reading Matthew 6:19-34 – The Father’s Provision, Part 2
Matthew 6:19-34 – The Father’s Provision, Part 1
It might be safe to say that most people have never wondered from where their next meal was coming; we have pantries, bank accounts, and friends upon whom we can rely. We have jobs, or if not, savings, social security, or welfare. So it is that when we pray, “Give us this day our daily… Continue reading Matthew 6:19-34 – The Father’s Provision, Part 1
Give us This Day our Daily Bread…
Give us this day our daily bread… When I come to this portion of the prayer, I think of Exodus and God raining down bread upon the Israelites. The Israelites had been complaining that they had nothing to eat so God said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you,… Continue reading Give us This Day our Daily Bread…